Water/wastewater Operator Class I - Keswick, Canada - Town of Georgina

Town of Georgina

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Keswick, Canada

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Description

Water/Wastewater Operator Class I

(CUPE
(Posting #2023.04T)

Department:
Operations and Infrastructure

Division:
Water and Wastewater

Location:
Waterworks Yard

Status:
Temporary, Full Time (February October 17, 2023)

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (7:00am - 3:30pm)

Number of Positions: 1

Salary:
$ $36.91 per hour

Date Posted:
January 25, 2023

Date Closing:
February 7, 2023

Come work with us
Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

Position Purpose

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of water booster stations, water mains, hydrants and valves, as well as the sewage pumping stations and sanitary sewers.

_For full details, please see attached job description._

Minimum Qualifications

MOE Water/Waste Water Class 1 certificate;
Thorough working knowledge of municipal water and wastewater operations and installations;
Knowledge of underground utilities and construction techniques;

_For full details, please see attached job description._

How to apply

Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment

The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please advise the Human Resources Office to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Water/Wastewater Operator Class I
JOB NO: RW2

DEPARTMENT:
Operations & Infrastructure
DIVISION: O&I

DATE CREATED:
June 1991
JOB GRADE: 9

DATE AMENDED:
April 2019, October 2013, May 2004, December 2002, April 1999

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of water booster stations, watermains, hydrants and valves, as well as the sewage pumping stations and sanitary sewers.

REPORTS TO:

Water/Wastewater Supervisor or designate

DIRECTION EXERCISED
None

WORKING PROCEDURES
Conducts daily inspections of sewage pumping stations and booster stations, recording and monitoring results.

Repairs broken watermains, forcemains and other water and wastewater infrastructure.
Installs sewer and water services to property lines as necessary.
Liaises with contractors and the public during the installation of water and sewer services and conducts inspections for compliance with municipal standards and all applicable health and safety regulations.
Conducts visual inspections of sewer and manholes and corrects/repairs any noted deficiencies.
Provides the locations and detailed descriptions of sewer and water services to utilities personnel when requested (i.e. Bell, Hydro, Gas, etc.).
Reads water meters and performs water sampling as necessary.
Flushes watermains at all dead end streets for safety and environmental purposes.
Flushes sewers and removes debris as necessary.
Maintains logs such as inspection records and CVOR, track work, prepare reports and perform data entry for various inventories both manually and electronically.
Enters confined spaces as required.
Provides detailed accounts and reports for accidents, incidents, etc. to aid in liability investigations of the Corporation.
Responds to enquiries and/or resolves complaints from the general public and contractors regarding matters related to public works.
Participates in the Town's Health & Safety Program and complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, other applicable legislation and best practices.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all Town of Georgina Policies and Procedures.
Participates in ongoing Training and Development; ensures all mandatory requirements are met and maintained.

Additional duties:

Participates in rotating standby.
Act as Operator-InCharge (0IC) as designated
Acts as an Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) as designated

The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description.

The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Successful completion of Grade 12 in Ontario or have education qualifications that the Director considers equivalent.
Must have obtained a mark that the Director considers satisfactory in an examination approved by the Director relating to the functions performed by operators with Class I Licenses for